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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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